This tender and moist Applesauce Bread is made even more delicious with a crunchy cinnamon oat topping. Enjoy a slice for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snacking!
Applesauce Bread
Although I have dozens of quick bread recipes in my collection, I had never tried applesauce bread before. Boy, was I missing out!
This bread is perfectly spiced, smells fabulous while baking, and is delicious hot or cold. Oh, and it’s easy to make. Bonus!
Don’t even get me started on the topping. Guys. It’s buttery, crunchy, sweet, and downright delicious. It is the perfect addition to the moist and cinnamon-y bread. You are going to be tempted to pick it all off the top of the bread. So will your kids. You may have to hide it. 😉
I’ve made this bread several times. Sometimes with nuts, sometimes without. Sometimes with sour cream, sometimes with buttermilk. It’s pretty versatile.
However, it does tend to stick to the pan. If you don’t want to use shortening and flour to grease your pans, I recommend using Baker’s Joy and lining the bottom of your pans with parchment paper. Because there’s nothing more frustrating than having your perfect loaf of bread crack in half and stick to the bottom of the pan.
I used canned applesauce, but if you have homemade, I’m sure that would work splendidly. It’s a delicious quick bread. Enjoy!
Tips for making Applesauce Bread:
-Make sure you grease your pans really well with shortening or Baker’s Joy spray, and use parchment paper on the bottom for best results. Regular non-stick spray doesn’t work as well.
-A few readers have had their topping sink. I’ve only made mini loaves in these pans, and never had a problem with that. I think that because the large loaf takes so long to bake, the filling sinks before the bread is set up. It might be a good idea to cut the topping in half if you make the large loaves.
Applesauce Bread
Moist and delicious applesauce bread with a crumbly oat topping. Use shortening and flour or Baker's Joy to grease six mini loaf pans or two large loaf pans. Line the bottoms with parchment. Set aside. Beat together eggs, sugar, and oil in a large mixing bowl. Mix in applesauce and sour cream. Combine dry ingredients and stir in. Add nuts if desired. Pour into your prepared loaf pans. Mix together the topping ingredients with a fork till crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the loaves. Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes for mini loaves, 60-70 minutes for regular loaves. -My mini loaf pans are about 3x5", and my large loaf pan is 9x5".Applesauce Bread
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Gini
March 23, 2019 at 4:49 pmHi, this sounds delish! My question is: Could you freeze the loaves once they are done — wrapping them well in plastic then put in a zip lock bag? I give baked goods at Christmas, and this sounds so easy; however, I would need to make up in batches and freezing them before I hand them out would be a big help to me. Thanks!
Sue
January 16, 2019 at 11:32 amI’m not trying to endorse anything, but I tried every bread pan on the market. Bread would stick and/or burn on the outside edges. Until I tried Rachael Ray’s pans. I never have to grease them and the bread bakes perfect every time and doesn’t stick. Sometimes I have to run a knife around the edges after cooling for a bit, but that’s it! Easy peasy!!
Kara Cook
March 16, 2019 at 10:01 pmI’ll have to check out her pans – thanks for sharing!!
Jeannette Waniski
December 18, 2018 at 11:57 amWhat about high altitudes?
Kara Cook
December 18, 2018 at 12:36 pmI live at a high altitude, and it works great for me!
Lori
December 14, 2018 at 11:27 pmWould Almond Flour work as a substitute to the regular flour?
Kara Cook
December 15, 2018 at 9:42 pmI’ve never used almond flour, so I’m not sure. It’s worth a try!
Sally bavis
October 1, 2018 at 4:45 amIt was ok..nothing great. I expected a lot more after all these comments.
Jess
September 7, 2018 at 3:11 amWhat a great article!
Linda walters
July 2, 2018 at 10:57 amThe picture is yummy looking. Figured out that the topping must go on later as the bread bakes. Mine has sunk in the middle since my topping has already sunk in the middle. Sure hope my bread comes out not soggy..question whend o you add the topping?
Kara Cook
July 3, 2018 at 10:18 amI’ve never had my topping sink, but I’ve always used the mini loaf pans. I add the topping before I put it in the oven. Sorry you had trouble with yours. Did you use the large pans? I’m wondering if that is a factor.
Debi Smith
April 8, 2018 at 12:54 pmIts easy enough to make and tastes good but my topping sank to the bottom and parts stuck to the pan.
Kara Cook
July 3, 2018 at 10:19 amSorry that your topping sank. It does have a tendency to stick to the pan, so I always use parchment paper.
Leslie
April 6, 2018 at 5:27 pmThis is a wonderful recipe! It is easy and delicious! I added chopped walnuts to the crumb topping. This is going on my holiday baking list. I bake about 20-30 loaves of quick breads each season.
Eugene Dencel
March 23, 2018 at 10:20 amMade this, wonderful great , yummy
Darlene
March 15, 2018 at 9:45 amCan I add a can of Apple pie filling?
Kara Cook
March 15, 2018 at 11:15 amYou could definitely try it, but I’m not sure how the extra moisture and sugar will change the final product. Let me know how it goes.
Debbie N
March 5, 2018 at 5:36 pmA friend made some for us last week . So delicious I couldn’t wait to get the recipe. I am making it for parties the next 2 Fridays. Thank you Kara!
Kara Cook
March 14, 2018 at 5:37 pmHope they were a big hit at your parties Debbie!
Pamela
December 24, 2017 at 9:22 amMy coworker made this bread for us for the holidays. It was so yummy that I immediately got the recipe for myself. Going to try it today!
Blanka
November 18, 2017 at 1:02 pmI had apple butter at and used that. My family loves chocolate chips so I added that as well. Came out great, thank you.
Kara Cook
March 14, 2018 at 5:35 pmI bet that was a tasty addition!
Debbie
October 22, 2017 at 1:51 pmWould this work with greek yogurt instead of sour cream
Kara Cook
October 23, 2017 at 2:30 pmYes, I think Greek yogurt would work just fine.:)
Debbie
October 22, 2017 at 1:51 pmWould this work with greek yogurt instead of sour cream
liz n.
September 28, 2017 at 3:29 amAre you using rolled oats for the crumb topping?
Kara Cook
September 29, 2017 at 10:03 amYes. You can use either regular or quick.
Lori
September 27, 2017 at 9:35 pmDo you use unsweetened applesauce?
Kara Cook
September 29, 2017 at 10:06 amYes, but really any kind of applesauce should work.
Karin Muserallo
September 24, 2017 at 11:57 amDo you just put parchment on the bottom OR on the bottom and all sides? Thanks!
Kara Cook
September 29, 2017 at 10:10 amI typically just put parchment on the bottom because I know I can use a knife to loosen the sides if I need to. But you could definitely use parchment on the sides as well if you prefer.
Martha
September 22, 2017 at 1:24 pmI made your applesauce bread. It is a winner!!! Moist and dense, and the crumb topping is perfect.
Kara Cook
September 29, 2017 at 10:16 amAw, thank you Martha! I am so glad you liked it. It is my favorite applesauce bread recipe by far!
Maria
August 7, 2017 at 8:34 pmHi Kara!
I’m wondering if this recipe would work for muffins as well. I like to bring treats for my students and muffins are easier to pass around. How long do you think they should bake?
Kara Cook
August 22, 2017 at 9:52 pmI would check them at 15 minutes and add more time if they aren’t done yet.
Tammy G
June 28, 2017 at 3:41 pmDo you think this could be made with chunky applesauce?
Kara Cook
June 29, 2017 at 5:16 pmYes, I think that would work just fine!
sherry
May 23, 2017 at 6:37 amThis bread is amazing moist and omg the topping. I will make this to give at bake sales family and friends
Elizabeth
April 19, 2017 at 9:04 amI’m making this next, I think it will be delicious!
Susan
October 26, 2016 at 8:49 amI want to make this soon! 🙂 For us. A loaf of this could also be a wonderful gift to a favorite hard-working teacher with a cute apple tag on it. (Btw, I can’t believe SOMEone hasn’t made and commented on this!! Kara, you have such amazing recipes.)
Kara
October 30, 2016 at 10:12 pmThank you so much Susan! I love getting feedback, but most of my readers are pretty quiet, so most of my posts don’t have comments. It honestly makes my day when someone leaves kind words, so know that you are appreciated!! And I love the idea of adding an apple tag for a teacher – I might just have to make one up!